Mountain: Mt. Pico de Loro (664+ masl) [Closed] Location: Maragondon, Cavite; Nasugbu Batangas September 25, 2016 Today marks the second-year anniversary of our first ever hike which was at Mt. Pico de Loro just before it has been closed to public. Today also marks the second-year of the day I met the love of my... Continue Reading →
Laiban Quatro: Mt. Lobo, Mt. Ngusong Kabayo & Tangwa Peak + Four Falls
Mountains: Mt. Lobo (488+ masl); Mt. Ngusong Kabayo (602 masl); Tangwa Peak (625 masl) Falls: Kalaparan, Panat-In, Mahangin, Tagpuan Location: Brgy. Laiban, Tanay, Rizal August 4-5, 2018 The province of Rizal never failed to amaze me with its mountains and waterfalls. Last August 4 and 5, I have witnessed the enchanting beauty of Brgy. Laiban... Continue Reading →
Mt. Parawagan
Mountain: Mt. Parawagan (480+ masl) Location: Brgy. Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal July 15, 2018 Mt. Parawagan is the third and last mountain I need to climb to complete the Version 2 Trilogy at Montalban. My 18th hike and 22nd mountain has been my easiest climb so far although the trail was muddy and the rain kept... Continue Reading →
Sierra Madre Hotel & Resort with sidetrip at Palo Alto Falls
Resort: Sierra Madre Hotel & Resort Sidetrip: Palo Alto Falls Location: Tanay, Rizal July 1, 2018 A quick and accessible getaway near Manila is can be found at Tanay, Rizal. Surrounded by the mountains of Sierra Madre, the Sierra Madre Hotel & Resort is a perfect place for people looking for quiet, peace and encounter... Continue Reading →
Mt. Romelo and Buruwisan Multi-Falls
Mountain: Mt. Romelo (293 masl) Falls: Sampaloc, Batya-batya, Buruwisan & Lanzonez Location: Brgy. Macatad, Siniloan, Laguna May 26-27, 2018 Mt. Romelo is a perfect climb for beginners with its easy trail straight to the campsite and quite a challenging one going to its majestic waterfalls. My 17th hike and 21st mountain has been an unexpected... Continue Reading →
Batangas Escapade: Laiya Beach
Beach: Laiya Beach Location: Laiya, San Juan, Batangas March 10-11, 2018 A perfect, budget-friendly summer escapade for two days and one night for the family and the whole barkada is can be found at Laiya Beach. It is a five-hour getaway from Manila where families and friends can bond and relax for the weekend! The... Continue Reading →
Pangasinan Escapade: Sunflower Maze and Cabongaoan Beach
Beach: Cabongaoan Beach Sidetrip: Sunflower Maze Location: Sitio Cabongaoan, Burgos, Pangasinan April 29, 2018 Cabongaoan Beach has always been on the top of my travel list and it was a great time to visit the Sunflower Maze so the trip happened together with my boyfriend (as always), my BFF, my cousins and their friends and... Continue Reading →
Mt. Masalakot + Nalayag Monolith with sidetrip at Malabrigo Beach
Mountain: Mt. Masalakot (668 masl) Nalayag Monolith (552 masl) Beach: Malabrigo Beach Location: Brgy. Balibago, Lobo, Batangas February 18, 2018 Jay and I, together with my cousin and his boyfriend, Â joined an organized hike to Nalayag Monolith. Mt. Masalakot is my 17th mountain; whereas Nalayag Monolith is my first monolith. We had a sidetrip at... Continue Reading →